biscuits
Bühler focus on consumer foods with new segment
Bühler is addressing the global food market with a newly created segment: Consumer Foods.
New concept offers indulgent high-protein biscuits without the downsides
A new concept from Arla Foods Ingredients will help biscuit manufacturers overcome technical challenges to create high-protein biscuits with an indulgent taste.
When one door closes…
Had to smile this week at the news that Mars bars could apparently vanish from Britain’s shelves in a matter of weeks if the UK departs the EU without a deal.
Campden going crackers over new project
Campden BRI is calling for companies to join a new research project to better understand what causes ‘checking’ in biscuits and crackers.
Mondelēz unveils new biscuit platform
Mondelēz International is launching the next big (little) treat this summer – Joyfills.
World Cup and scorching sunshine bring huge retail boost
A prolonged period of hot weather and England’s success at the World Cup have given retail sales a multi-million pound boost.
Pladis appoints its youngest ever factory manager for McVitie’s site
A manufacturing employee from Fife, Scotland, has risen through the ranks of global snacks group Pladis, to become its youngest factory manager, leading its site in Bucharest, Romania.
Pladis reveals limited-edition Jaffa Cakes
Pladis has announced a new variant to its Jaffa Cakes range, Jaffa Cakes Lemon and Lime.
Multi-million investment for Cargill’s Belgian liquid chocolate production
Cargill has confirmed a €12 million investment to make key improvements to its Mouscron site in Belgium for a new liquid chocolate production facility.
PHE reveals overconsumption of sugar by English youth
According to figures from Public Health England (PHE), children in England have consumed more than a year’s worth of sugar in less than six months.
Q1 food and drink exports reach £5.2bn
The latest export statistics from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveal that Q1 2018 exports of food and drink have grown by 5.5% to £5.2bn, from £5.0bn in Q1 2017.
Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
Sugar levy goes live
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy came into force last week (6 April), having been announced as part of the 2016 Budget back in March 2016.
UK food & drink manufacturers visit India on trade mission
Twelve of the UK’s leading food and drink manufacturers visited India for a week-long trade mission in January, organised by Santander UK, in conjunction with the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) and the Department of International Trade (DIT).